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The new USDA Foods Information Sheet is seen at Focus: HOPE, a local agency located in Detroit, Michigan that operates the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in a client choice model so that participants can select the foods they want in each food category.

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Excess Weight, Food Security, and Mental Health: Is There A Connection? Read Article

Apr 11, 2024

Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors Read Article

Feb 28, 2024

Achieving a Healthy Weight: Your Options After 60 Read Article

Feb 28, 2024

Healthy Weight Starts with Good Nutrition Read Article

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Feb 27, 2024

How Do Weight Bias and Stigma Affect Patients With Obesity? Read Article

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Feb 27, 2024

How Excess Weight Impacts Our Mental and Emotional Health Read Article

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How to Care for Obesity: 5 Actions for Older Adults Read Article

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Obesity Treatment and Medicare: A Guide to Understanding Coverage Read Article

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Get inspired with some new fall recipes, each of which uses affordable ingredients that older adults can purchase using their SNAP benefits.

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Cooking Is a SNAP: Fall-Inspired Recipes to Enjoy Now—and Later

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Weight loss medications can help older adults lose more weight than diet and exercise alone. Learn more about them, including the pros and cons.

Feb 21, 2023

What Are the Pros and Cons of Weight Loss Medications for Older Adults?

Summer is the perfect time to expand your mealtime repertoire without a lot of fuss in the kitchen. And if you're income is limited, these recipes use affordable ingredients, even for older adults who rely on SNAP assistance.

Jun 21, 2022

Cooking Is a SNAP: Brighten Your Summer Plate with Healthy, Budget-Friendly Recipes

MHP Salud offers a chronic disease management tool that can be used to track the management of a chronic condition(s).

Apr 18, 2022

How to Track Your Chronic Disease and Symptoms Through an Easy-to-Use Tool

Fresh produce is springing up in grocery stores and farm stands. Learn how you can add variety and nutrition to your plate with affordable seasonal fruits and veggies using your SNAP benefits.

Mar 20, 2022

Cooking Is a SNAP: Refresh Your Diet with Healthy Spring Recipes

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Oct 22, 2021

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Falls have resulted in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually. Answer questions to assess your risk.

Aug 30, 2021

The Life-Changing Benefits of Exercise After 60

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May 25, 2017

3 Simple Tips for a Healthy and Safe Cookout

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Feb 23, 2017

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